South African-Born Winger Ubaezuonu Signs Pro Deal With Irish Champions
Published: February 13, 2017
League of Ireland Premier Division champions Dundalk F.C. have signed Carlton Ubaezuonu to a new contract.Midwest Radio 96.1FM has reported that the deal is the 18-year-old’s first professional contract with the Lilywhites.The winger represented Ballyhaunis Community School team, Lough Harps and Malahide FC befor...
Exclusive: Super Eagles GK Akpeyi Signs New Two-Year Deal With Chippa United
Published: February 13, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles glovesman Daniel Akpeyi has ended speculation about his future by putting pen to paper on a new two-year contract with South African Premier Division team Chippa United.The goalkeeper had been offered the new deal by the Chilli Boys towards the end of last month, and f...
Nigerian Talent Kelechi Offered Three-Year Deal By Rio Ave
Published: February 13, 2017
Portuguese Primeira Liga side Rio Ave have offered a three-year contract to Plateau United defender Kelechi John following a successful trial, according to his representative Paul Wahab. The deal will become activated once the Portuguese Football Federation receive an International Transfer Certificate from the Nigeria...
Gbolahan Salami Vows To Quit Football After Wife, Son Are Denied Visa
Published: February 13, 2017
Nigeria international Gbolahan Salami has threatened to quit football at the age of 25 after his spouse and one-year-old son were denied a visa by the Finnish Embassy in Abuja.The Finnish authorities argued that they could not ascertain that his wife has the intention to leave the territory of the Member States before ...
Chelsea Hero Gullit Blames Moses For Burnley Goal : He Turned His Back Away
Published: February 13, 2017
Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit has pinned blame on Victor Moses for the goal conceded by Chelsea in their 1-1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday.Robbie Brady netted the equalizer for the home team with a brilliant free kick, and Gullit has suggested that Chelsea wing-back Moses did not defend the fre...
Tottenham Hotspur Defender Eyoma Shines As England Beat Germany
Published: February 12, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur defender Timothy Eyoma started his second straight game at the Algarve Tournament as England U17s returned to winning ways by beating Germany 3-2 in Faro.Jadon Sancho, Phil Foden and Rhian Brewster registered their names on the scoresheet for the Young Lions.Despite trailing by three goals, the German...
Man City Join Real Madrid, Barcelona In Scramble For Spurs Star Of Nigerian Descent
Published: February 12, 2017
Manchester City are plotting a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent Dele Alli. The Daily Express claims that the Citizens are prepared to break the world record transfer fee to land the signature of the England rising star, meaning they must pay more than £89 million for his ...
Ndidi Shoot On Sight Policy Fails As Leicester Suffer Another Demoralizing Defeat
Published: February 12, 2017
Swansea City are soaring under their new management while things are getting worse for Leicester City after the defending champions lost their fifth consecutive game in the Premier League.The Foxes were defeated 2-0 at the Liberty Stadium thanks to first-half goals from Mawson and Martin Olsson.Leicester City’s J...
Derick Ogbu Turns Down Chance To Play With Owoeri At Baoding Yingli Yitong
Published: February 12, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Derick Chuka Ogbu has turned down an opportunity to return to the Chinese League. League One side Baoding Yingli Yitong F.C had submitted a firm offer for his services, and the striker would have appended his signature to a two-year deal if he had accepted the proposal. Baoding Yin...
Moses Bags Assist As Chelsea Are Checked By Burnley
Published: February 12, 2017
Premier League pacesetters Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.Nigeria international Victor Moses made his nineteenth consecutive start for the Blues in the English top-flight, starting at right back until he made way for Willian in the 72nd minute.On seven minutes, a perfectly executed co...
In-Form Crystal Palace Loanee Ladapo Nets Fourth Goal In Five Games
Published: February 12, 2017
Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo scored his fourth goal in five games for Shrewsbury Town in their 1-0 win against Scunthorpe United on Saturday afternoon.Ahead of the fixture at Glanford Park, the striker had registered his name on the scoresheet in games against Bury, Oldham Athletic and Bradford City.The ...
Dream Team VI Star Umar Set For Surgery, Out Of Olympiakos Clash
Published: February 12, 2017
Osmanlıspor’s Nigeria international striker Aminu Umar is set for a spell on the sidelines due to injury, allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed.Umar has not featured for Osmanlıspor since January 29 when he lasted 75 minutes on the pitch against Genclerbirligi in the Turkish Super Lig.The update is that th...
Onyekuru Nets Last-Minute Winner Eight Days After Apologizing To Eupen For Transfer Mess
Published: February 12, 2017
Henry Onyekuru is back on the goal trail after scoring his first goal of 2017 in Eupen’s 1-0 win over Gent in a Belgian First Division clash at GHELAMCO-arena on Saturday. With Celtic plotting a move for the exciting teenager in the January transfer window, the striker went AWOL to try and push through a move fro...
Nigerian Prospects Celebrate Winning League Title With Manchester City
Published: February 12, 2017
Nigerian talents are celebrating after Manchester City clinched the U18 Premier League North section after a 4-2 win over Stoke City at Clayton Wood Training Ground on Saturday.City won the title as they have an unassailable nine-point gap over second-place Manchester United with two rounds left. England youth Nathanae...
Onariase Scores First Senior Goal, Akinde Is Top Nigerian Scorer In England Top Four Divisions
Published: February 11, 2017
Ex-West Ham youth-team defender Emmanuel Onariase scored his first professional goal in Cheltenham Town’s 2-1 loss to Notts County in the EFL League Two on Saturday.On his ninth appearance in all competitions as a pro footballer, the central defender reduced the deficit in the 87th minute when he tapped home at t...